WHO IS YOUTH WITH A MISSION? (YWAM)

Youth With A Mission is a global movement of Christians from many cultures, age groups, and Christian traditions, dedicated to serving Jesus throughout the world. Also known as YWAM (pronounced “WHY-wham”), we unite in a common purpose to know God and to make Him known.

Back when we began in 1960, our main focus was to get youth involved in missions. Today, we still focus on youth, and we also involve people aged 9 to 90. We currently work in more than 1,100 locations in over 180 countries, with a staff of over 18,000.

One of the joys of participating in YWAM is to work with people from many nations. YWAM’s staff (known as “YWAMers”) come from over 130 countries, including places like Indonesia, Nepal, Mozambique, and Colombia.

We invite you to join us! Discover how you can use your gifts and callings in the YWAM world.

YOUTH WITH A MISSION | UNIVERSITY OF THE NATIONS

The University Of The Nations

The University Of The Nations, ​a Youth With A Mission Global University.

YWAM’s University of the Nations (U of N) operates in 650 locations in 160 countries, providing programs in approximately 100 languages around the world. The U of N is committed to teaching and developing men and women spiritually, culturally, intellectually and professionally.

As a student in the U of N, you are nurtured as a whole person. You learn in a discipling environment where growth in character and walking in the ways of the Lord are fundamental. You study only one subject at a time in a 12-week modular system, each course approached from a Christian perspective.​The U of N aims to equip students to serve in all spheres of society and in all nations. The goal of the U of N is to teach students how to apply biblical truth practically and to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20).​The core program in the U of N is the Discipleship Training School (DTS) which is required for all other U of N courses.

YWAM MINISTRIES

YWAM’s many ministries fit into three main categories: Evangelism, Training, and Mercy Ministry. Through these ministries, we desire to see God’s transformation in every sphere of society.

WE BELIEVE EVERYONE has the right to hear the good news about Jesus and our hope is to see fellowships of believers worshipping and following Jesus in every nation, tribe and tongue.

EVANGELISMChrist’s love inspires us to use many creative means to make His gospel understood to any audience. We use tools such as music, performing arts and sports to connect with people of all ages and develop friendships which can lead to conversations of eternal value. YWAM also starts churches in places where there may be no church at all.We believe everyone has the right to hear the good news about Jesus and our hope is to see fellowships of believers worshipping and following Jesus in every nation, tribe and tongue.

TRAININGThrough our training programs we aim to better equip Christians to grow in their relationship with God and to serve others in everything from agriculture and health care, to business development and biblical counseling.Our introductory course, the Discipleship Training School (DTS), is offered in many nations and languages. It’s an intensive five months of growing more like Jesus and serving Him in the world.YWAM’s University of the Nations (U of N) offers specialized study in areas such as science and technology, linguistics, the humanities, and Christian ministry.

MERCYIf you believe it, you have to live it. YWAM’s mercy ministry teams follow Jesus’ example of compassion to those in need. We operate relief and development programs in over 100 countries, working among people living in desperate circumstances.Our volunteers serve in areas such as agricultural assistance, the prevention of human trafficking, health care, and micro-enterprise development. Their goal is to ease suffering and provide hope for those affected by poverty, disease or injustice.

To see the impact of one of YWAM’s mercy ministries, watch the video below.

SPHERESIn all of our ministries, we desire to see God’s transformation in every sphere of society. When Jesus talked about the kingdom of God, He described an upside-down world, a transformed world. What would a world like that look like today?In YWAM, we talk about seven dimensions of societal transformation.

We call these spheres. Our many ministries influence the spheres in a variety of ways. The spheres are:

Family

Religion

Education

Economics (science, technology and business)

Media

Celebration (arts, entertainment, and sports)

Government

LOREN CUNNINGHAM TALKS ABOUT SPHERES.Hear the founder of YWAM give a lecture (one hour and 50 minutes) on the concept of spheres of society.To learn more about spheres, watch the video by clicking on the picture below.